. >> what started out as an ordinary dance class for a little girl in nevada quickly turned into a thanksgiving surprise she is never going to forget. [ cheers and applause ] her dad, sergeant major ronald morse, arrived home from afghanistan three weeks early. he and his wife decided to coordinate the surprise moments after he appeared on the dance floor, his three other kids joined in. it was his final tour of his 30-year military career. congratulations. that's fantastic. >> it's great. my neighbor is even getting in on the elf balloon action. my neighbors across the street, making beautiful balloon animals for their kids. we'll show them to you later. >> coming up, did you know that thanksgiving has some roots in religion? father jonathan morse here to explain and give his holiday blessing next. >> friends at bass pro cooking up the perfect thanksgiving meal. what makes it so special? stick around. trace adkins live from the parade. plus this. [ timers ringing ] [ male announcer ] it's that time of year. time for campbell's green bean casserole. you'll find the recipe at campbellskitchen.co